Correspondence and papers relating to the marking of the centenary of The Economist in 1943

Title

Correspondence and papers relating to the marking of the centenary of The Economist in 1943

Shelfmark

MS. Economist 310

Summary

Comprises:

'The Story of The Economist by Albert Henry Chapman', Aug 1942, manuscript memoir by Chapman, [office boy from 1898]

correspondence and papers relating to arrangements for a luncheon at the Connaught Rooms, Great Queen Street, London, on 2 Sep, 1943

replies to an invitation to luncheon on 2 Sep and related papers, 1943

correspondence and papers relating to arrangements for a reception at the Savoy Hotel, London, on the evening of 2 Sep, 1943

published materials, comprising a print of an engraving of James Wilson, first editor of The Economist, n.d. [c.1860], apparently from The Drawing Room Portrait Gallery of Eminent Personages (London, 1860); The Economist, 4 Sep 1943; and 'The Economist, 1843-1943', pamphlet containing articles from the centenary number of The Economist and speeches made at the centenary luncheon on 2 Sep, 1943

press cuttings concerning the centenary of The Economist and related papers, 1943

Date

1942-1943 and n.d. [c.1860]

Language

English

Physical extent

1 box (6 folders)